Assist

To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.

To lend aid; to help.

To be present as a spectator; as, to assist at a public meeting.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"